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Using distributive property What expression is equivalent to (p-q)(3)

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Answer:

3p - 3q

Explanation:

( p - q ) ( 3 )

use distribute property which means multiply each terms in the parantheses by 3.

3 × p - 3 × q

3p - 3q

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(p - q)(3)

Using distributive property which states that
a(b - c) =( a * b) - (a * c), we have


= (3 * p) - (3 * q)


= 3p - 3q


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